Aguilar, David A

Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.

Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.

Expert David Aguilar guides young readers through a galaxy of stars, including the biggest, wariest, and most explosive, not to mention star daycares and "diamonds" in the sky.

Author David Aguilar uses brilliant photo-realistic illustration and fascinating up-to-date facts straight from the latest astronomy news to bring you a comprehensive look at our solar system as you've never seen it before.

"David A. Aguilar . . . weaves together science and culture, technology, and myth to answer the biggest questions about [the Moon,] Earth's only natural satellite"--Back cover.

Text and photographs look at the solar system, the stars and beyond.

Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.

Color illustrations accompanied by factual text introduce the wonders of the Milky Way galaxy.

Profiles each of the planets in Earth's solar system, including Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, MakeMake, the sun, the Oort cloud, comets, and more.